Grief is an inevitable emotional response to the loss of a loved one. This inescapable feeling weighs heavily on both our physical and mental health and can manifest through a range of different emotions, including People who go through this experience bounce between soothing thoughts like “He had a good life” to troubling ones like “It … Read more
Counselors and psychotherapists are licensed and registered differently from country to country. A counselor’s registrations will depend on their qualifications, the laws in each country, state and region, whether the profession itself is government regulated, industry regulated or not regulated at all. What is a Licensed Professional Counselor? This a title of a counselor who … Read more
Maintaining positive mental health is crucial for everyone’s overall well-being. It might sound easy for some people, but for many others, it can feel like an uphill battle. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 5 per cent of the adult population worldwide experiences depression yearly. Moreover, the number of people suffering from … Read more
So, what really is trauma? What happens in the trauma counselling process? When should you see a trauma therapist? What does the trauma counselling process involve? Life can sometimes unfold itself in ways that we least expect it to be. From personal tragedy to a global crisis or even being a victim of a violent … Read more
When I decided to open a counselling business in 2009, I knew it was a risk and an adventure that I was ready to take on. Here are 5 things that I learned on my journey. I hope that this information helps and encourages other counsellors and psychologists who are thinking of opening a practice. 5 … Read more
Anxiety Counselling Symptoms of Anxiety Anxiety Disorders How a psychologist can help you with treatment for anxiety Self Care Strategies for Anxiety Anxiety Therapy Perth When anxiety hits, it can be debilitating. It becomes a disrupter to your life. It makes everyday tasks feel impossible and overwhelming. Stressors that would normally be easy to get … Read more
Would you rather be proactive, rather than reactive? Anger is an emotion that we have all experienced at one (or many) stage of our lives. Often times, when we experience an emotion that isn’t happy, we attribute it as something bad. This isn’t necessarily the case, especially with emotions like anger. We feel the need … Read more
More and more businesses are starting to recognise the benefits brought to their employee’s health and well being by offering an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employee Assistance Programs are having a positive knock on effect directly to businesses, through staff attendance and importantly, productivity. An EAP is a work-based intervention. It is designed to enhance … Read more
Finding a counsellor who you click with and who really gets you can sometimes be a tricky task. The thought of opening up to a stranger (though a trained professional) can be scary! In a similar sense that not every person you come across will become your next best friend, finding the right counsellor may … Read more
